5 Reasons My Freestyle Videos are Lies

[@NURKFPV]

This is basically a few little tips and tricks to bring your freestyle videos up a few notches. Nothing crazy complicated, but just a few ideas to be thinking about when you're filming. If you’re interested in getting a crossfire, there’s an AMAZING deal right now. Get 5 receivers, the transmitter, and a bunch of spare antennas. Seriously this is like free money. bit.ly/2C2pedn My Long Drone: Motors: T Motor F60 Pro V2 1750kv // bit.ly/2wpKNPO Flight Controller: Hobbywing F4 AIO // bit.ly/2PSA4pl ESC: Hobbywing 40A 4-1 // bit.ly/2opqsWx VTX : TBS Unify // bit.ly/2NyM0eb Receiver: TBS Crossfire Micro // bit.ly/2LGgNUL RX Antenna: TBS Immortal T // bit.ly/2MGS1ZR VTX Antenna: TBS Triumph // bit.ly/2N3gDeU Frame: Gordo X // bit.ly/2MXJfU0 Camera: Runcam Micro Sparrow 2 Pro // bit.ly/2wrNrET Lipo: CNHL Ministar 6s // bit.ly/2LH920S Prop: Azurepower 5150 // bit.ly/2LG70Oc

[@UAVfutures]

55k subs wow that has jumped up a lot since last checking. awesome job man. what about uploading it to youtube, how can we best go about that.

[@NURKFPV]

oh damn. 144.. last I saw you had just crossed 100. (which I'm super jealous)

[@promess]

Now kith!

[@ArkGullwing]

I second this. I am a new pilot and recently did a pretty good edit (far better than my first one which is here on KZbin). When I went to upload it, KZbin killed the frame rate. Uploaded it to Facebook though and it’s golden. I’m quite proud of it and would love to have it up on here. Btw Nurk you’ve been an inspiration for me since I first saw a DRL race about a month ago at work in the break room. Keep it up! And Stu! Love your videos too man

[@quistador7]

Upscale to 2.7k -> 4k, 29.97 - > 30fps, VBR 2 pass at 60Mpbs

[@MarkBakerFPV]

Wicked video bro. This is some good advice. I've just done a showreel edit using your technique. Hey man if you get time please check it out. I would leave a link but that is clearly self promotion 😂 However I could really do with just one sub coz I'm currently on 299. ....no not 299,000 just 299 😂🤣😂 ...love your work both of you! 👌✌❤

[@hastyfpv6502]

"Make it look like you've already decided what you're gonna do." Subbed.

[@RGMGFitness]

Watching some of your older videos. Good nuggets of gold in here.....👍👍

[@kerwinfernandes9583]

I like the last advice the most, it's the need of the hour, especially when you put yourself out in the open. Thanks and God bless 😊🙏🏼❤️

[@GhostBranchFPV]

Hey Nurk, nice video, lots of great tips, but one important note though: You called your filters "polarizers" a couple of times... Those aren't polarizers! They're neutral density or short ND-filters. They're used for exactly what you described, to stop down light when using fixed settings when otherwise your image would get overexposed. Polarizers (polarisation filters) on the other hand are used to block light that is polarized in a certain direction, thus enabling you to reduced or completely block reflections, e.g. on the surface of a lake so that you can see through the water instead of seeing the reflection of the sky. So, don't call ND-filters polarizers or people might accidentally buy the wrong stuff. Apart from that, great work, mate! Happy flying! :)

[@jorgeromero4680]

oh there was a lie

[@charlietait1]

What you say at the end about art - owning it - enjoying the process and doing it for yourself: such good advice!

[@NURKFPV]

yessir. More people know that.

[@FenyxFyre]

Have to say I love the transparency here! It’s not often that you see people come forward and give these kinds of tips, much less say that their footage or videos are not perfect from the time of shooting. Great job and hopefully when I get my first setup to start flying I can produce some quality footage and edits like you!

[@NURKFPV]

No reason to hide anything -- we're all just here to have fun!

[@5zero7RC]

I totally agree with you on the music timing. I see so many missed opportunities when watching other people's videos. Thought I do feel like I am cheating a little bit if I speed up or slow down the video to make it timed just right. Usually I edit clips together to get the music timed right instead. Anyway, great tips!

[@Maxpakts]

Thats how I think. Just cut the clips to make them fit and start the musik a bit earlier or later or even cut the music. But don´t speed up or slow down the video!

[@___echo___]

@@Maxpakts that can be jarring in a smooth, one take flight though, if the music just barely doesnt line up I dont think theres anything wrong with it :P

[@heartofamericafpv5584]

tell the truth, the train was cgi.

[@HomeGrownCanadianFPV]

had 2 be ;)

[@tamarathompson9418]

Haha you couldn't afford cgi like that .

[@ypvsypvs]

I hope not :p After having fouuund my first FPV video and then sat for 10h straight I saw that video, after it I looked up where to get stuff to get started. Went to the car, drove 5h one way, got stuff for $2.5k drove home, slept. Started FPV. Now own a dedikated FPV store with a physical location that has a year on it and that teaches people to become self sufficient as FPV pilots for free. Parts we live off. I had been looking for a hobby I could do because I wanted to after a motorcycle accident and had after 12 ears almost accepted that i'd never do anything because I truly liked it again, just stuff I did because I couldnt do what I really wanted. A souul killing state to remain in for years. With FPV and the community I found within everything changed, I went in hard core. I was in a wheelchair for 7 years and had a damn tough time accepting not the handicapp, as everyone thought, but that whatever I did from there on wold either be choices far from my first, or with no real way of measuring my accomplishments against anyones - not without taking "into account" (I hated that so much) until fpv. Action, flying, racing, dancing... A reason to be outside, sit and watch a sunset on a hill or go full adrernaline close to crashing until you do, like any hard session on a factory kitted Supermoto - minus the bruises and now and then broken bones. That clip better be real, and that train driver better waz pissed. :p (I have no doubt b the way ;) )

[@mistercohaagen]

You present yourself here as a humble, thoughtful dude. Plus the geeking out is done most righteously. Good on ya.

[@captaindronieversefpv]

Very Great Advice. I played RC Heli since 2011. And since 2020, because of you and your channel, i change to Quad xd . You're inspire many people for what they work in this industry and hobbies. Thanks to you

[@Chrisbarberous2010]

Love the honesty man! I appreciate all of the knowledge you’ve passed to me on Cinewhoops!

[@dwightlewis7762]

Great tips, I think the last one about being happy with your own work can be applied to so many different outlets.

[@michaelbacosa814]

This great Nurk. I am new into freestyle and just starting out with recording my flights. This was a great tutorial and how to make the most out of the videos.... BTW congrats on the DRL win... we were rootin for ya!!

[@MadDragon75]

Thanks Nurk. Not everyone is willing to take the time for this. I personally go through my buddies music library and try to match my DVR clips tempo from the day. Other than a little video color correction after the flight, I don't do much. I haven't speed-up anything and leave my counter running because I've read hater mail in comments on the racers practice gate vids. I don't feel that concern after watching this. I've been flying for 8 years, just started acro and FPV last December. I don't know why we allow ourselves to be subject to others personal opinion but we do sometimes and this is what some of us need to watch and listen to. 😉👍🎮

[@theadventurebiker]

Dude. Good stuff here, as always. These tips can definitely be applied to any video, not just freestyle. Especially number five. NURKTASTIC!

[@ravfpv6201]

Thanks Paul That’s way easier than sliding the track around to hit one or two interesting moments. It’s obvious everyone that speed is an important tool for dramatic effects but using it to make both stories(music with footage) line up together is truly brilliant. Thanks for sharing all your tips helping everyone express their flying at a higher level.

[@charlietait1]

The difference between "crispy/janky and smooth/juicy" is motion blur. If the shutter is open for less time (higher shutter speed), there'll be less motion blur. This can look strobey or stuttery. Your method allows for the shutter to be open for longer, making the image smear - motion blur - and the filter stops the image from becoming over exposed. So you can try changing the shutter speed a bit to change the motion blur length, and changing filters to get the exposure right at a given shutter speed.

[@blackconduit_fpv7099]

Some really great info here man, i really respect you have time to make these vids too! Greatful for you showing us guys who are in the dark about these things... I know alot of guys get BIG and almost forget to help others along the fpv journey, you however little vids like this really help more then you know! So really man, big RESPECT for still helping out!🙏🙏🙏🙏✌👍

[@NURKFPV]

hey appreciate your words. Helping others is what it's all about dude. If we don't forget the other people that are here helping us along the way, there's no point in doing it. This community is the greatest thing that's happened to a lot of us, so sharing some tips is the least that I can do.

[@blackconduit_fpv7099]

@@NURKFPV bro i totally agree! Its been so uplifting for me, i have been flying 19months now and i still always try help anyone i can, so you being so big, like a said repect! ✌🍻🙏

[@crashbuilds]

This was gold, thanks so much for taking the time to make this! I've always only ever done timed cuts to music and this is my first time trying continuous video to music, I never would've thought to speed up or slow down the footage to build impact.

[@JohnFSmitheugene]

Wow! Awesome video! I’m just a beginner at all of this, but I feel like I learned more from this video than I have from just about anything else I’ve seen. Many thanks!

[@NURKFPV]

There ya go! That's what this is about! Gotta get that edit game stepped up.

[@scottmarshall6766]

5 refinements, not lies. Great tips, Thanks! PS - got Kira on my truck now. Even non-FPV people have commented on it. Everybody loves dogs.

[@DocmurdocFPV]

Nurk, thank you very much. That was some of the best fpv editing tips and info I have ever heard anyone share all wrapped up in a nice neat bow for us. Again thank you. 👍

[@ToddTube1]

Video has become a part of this hobby, I will save this in my favs to reference later. Thanks

[@chuckcrunch1]

video is this hobby lol

[@EdwardDibeler]

Thank you so much for the recent videos you are doing on editing. Your recent posts on this topic have helped me immensely!!! Keep up the great work!

[@BirdlessFlight]

I'd love to see more of this! I've been complaining to a bunch of people that this community has tons of guides from building, tuning, trick tutorials, ... but nothing on editing video specific to FPV. Also, you can double-click the sliders to reset them to the middle.

[@NURKFPV]

i'll be thinking about some other tips and tricks with premiere to be able to show. THere are some ideas that I have for sure.

[@BirdlessFlight]

@@NURKFPV Considering you record in 30fps and slow down footage occasionally, do you use frame sampling, blending, or optical flow?

[@tsmspace]

I have to say, its AMAZING that you are such a well developed photpgrapher AND still managing to race competitively. ..... second, I thought before, I wish someone would produce edits for other pilots who (please excuse me) SUCK at photography. ... it doesnt have to be freestyle. Nytefury really needs someone to help him make a video that isnt just black on cellphones, and actually, hes not alone.

[@NURKFPV]

hahahahahahaha. I totally get what you're saying. That's why I'm trying to share what I've learned along the way.

[@AbdullahAdnanID]

After several month playing this hobby, preparation is the key.

[@TheDjFac]

Speed control is actually a major common practice to achieve Groove matching. Everyone should do it since everyone love the achievements it makes :)

[@mrparzivaull6108]

thank you for this, been a huge fan for a while and cant believe i missed this but super happy i stumbled across this! Ive been on the struggle bus trying to dial in my gopro and color grading, you cleared up so many questions i was having, thank you for making these videos!!

[@NURKFPV]

Got a new settings video dropping tomorrow 😀

[@krakenking1597]

Im editing last night, still rendering this morning and #5 helps me a ton! I kept thinking BORING! But im making my content for my family and my future, to have something to look back on if my memory fails me. Thanks for tip #5.

[@BRadFPV]

All smiles watching you groove to the edit! Awesome!!!

[@NURKFPV]

hehe. It totally helps on getting into the feeling a little bit and making sure that the music really lines up with what you are seeing.

[@owlmuso]

All great points... especially point 5! Thanks Nurk

[@Sky-wakka]

So if the image is too dark when you lock in the shutter speed, like on a really gloomy dark day, should one raise the iso or just not use a filter? Or is it a combination of less filter and raising the iso?

[@hoboman0001]

Thanks buddy, I’ve been wondering how to do this for a while. Most people convolute things, you made perfect sense

[@Aphobius]

7:54 Good advice mate, good advice.

[@quistador7]

Seriously thanks for the tips, I really enjoyed this. I never new what to do with the GoPro shutter speed setting.

[@NURKFPV]

Cheers! Glad it helped! It can look absolutely amazing when you nail them down.

[@beechFPV]

How do you keep the blade noises the same when your speeding up and slowing down. Mine never match after playing with it

[@MattShonan]

Hi Paul, you said it the other day, where do you get YOUR MUSIC from for your freestyle videos, I can not remember the site and also could not find anymore in which of your videos you mentioned that... HELP PLEASE :)

[@NURKFPV]

Artlist.io

[@MattShonan]

@@NURKFPV Thank you Sir 😊👍🏻

[@failsafenick]

Awesome video Nurk! Some very good tips - I can probably improve my upcoming videos with this tips!

[@NURKFPV]

Definitely hope it helps!

[@nategoodwin3329]

Wow, thank you for taking the time to share these tips. I got a lot of value out of this.

[@robwaters3080]

Great video Nurk! I appreciate all the time and effort spent going through your creative process... especially the insights into the music side of things. The use of 5-10% of the video speed to match the tone of the track you are using is a great idea.

[@NURKFPV]

Boom. Awesome. Definitely get it done! Can't wait to hear how it helps!

[@KittFPV]

Fantastic tips man! I'm gonna have to try playing with clip speed to line things up instead of just chunking clips, this could open up so much cool stuff

[@NURKFPV]

It's all about getting that nice, connection and flow with the music.

[@jordigrau83]

NURK FPV relly nice tip, i thought that you were flying listening the preselected soundtrack with an earphone and then you did the tricks when you knew the special moment is happening. Thanks!

[@MIKEYDREADFPV]

Massive respect for helping out others with this information, true community spirit .😀👍💎

[@chuckcrunch1]

well at least you don't zoom your footage to make it look like you're closer than you are, never been a fan of messing with the speed of footage . it's a lot harder to get the music and trick to match but it's more satisfying when it works

[@WendysNuts4u]

I'll add that choosing the right music for your video is essential. as rad as your FPV footage may be, the right song will make your video at least 50% more enjoyable to the viewer.

[@NURKFPV]

Totally agreed, but I didn't even want to TOUCH that explanation because I don't even understand it for myself... Haha

[@joef595]

I appreciate your honestly and information in this video. There is so much bullshit going on in FPV right now especially on KZbin and a lot of "fan boys" are eating it all up! You seem like a down to earth smart guy and I like that. Subbed. Take care and stay cool.

[@joef595]

Just thumbed up and as of now you have 1.2k up and just 45 down. That is amazing good ratio results so that says it all my man well done.

[@Underfluked]

Great info, thanks very much for doing this! 😎👍👍

[@NURKFPV]

My pleasure. Any time!

[@AdamVenturesTravel]

Great edit man! I love it!

[@crackedink]

good vid dude, yeah totally agree, you gotta be happy with what you create and put out

[@MindRiderFPV]

What if you don’t use a GoPro but a RunCam Hybrid 4K or a DJI camera instead and just IMovie? :-) more shoot setup ? How do you pick the right music? How long is too long? Thanks!

[@TheAZyArt]

But what about settings in low light? I have jello, because at 30fps 1/60 I can not use any ND, light is too low by default.

[@bobeshoz]

you are applying Insta360 LUT to a GoPro footage ? strange, (unless both manufacturers have identical look up tables, i'm not sure they do)

[@meytimeshki]

You are my legend , God bless you bro .

[@NotJustinFPV]

This is a great topic. It was nice seeing how you deal with matching video to music, I always try to do that and its such a cool feeling when you get a good match. I'm still trying to get my insta360 videos to look better. You've got it figured out. I think my editing software is just too limiting. Done rambling, Great video, Thanks.

[@Kettenhund75]

Hey Paul, what settings do you use for a session 5? I was looking through my cam app while watching this video, and I don't see the ability to change color range, shutter speed, etc. I think the extent of the changes I can make is resolution and frame rate. Can you confirm?

[@kaasovic]

helpful video homie. Thanks for the tips to up the edit game. I appreciate your final message too, finding the satisfaction within. Cheers for being what I notice as a helpful, humble and skillful member of the community :D

[@Swoopfpv]

Sorry for the newbie question but why does my quad bounce when I land?

[@ohmarvin9086]

Great video! I rather watch edits than raw footage. It shows how much more effort they put into making the video. Everyone can fly these days, not everyone can edit.

[@Supa_Flyy]

Thanks for sharing some of your experiences and tips!! I've been a fan of your flying and videos for quite a while and now I understand why... you've been suckering me the whole time!!

[@NURKFPV]

GOTEM! hahahahahah

[@getthisshitgoin]

Great video, sir! Such useful information for anyone looking to improve their flight videos! Kudos, chief!

[@nothingnew69]

You are great at showing me how too do stuff better. Awesome show. Try editing music on point to a one pack rip. That's fun...

[@ethanharris108]

Its not lying, its telling a story and making it a pleasant video tp watch and motivate people, otherwise we would be calling movies lies all the time

[@NURKFPV]

Totally agree, but lies get the clicks :P

[@CentroidAerialImages]

Appreciate the honesty. Great advice and same is true when flying slow for the cinematic footage. I just started using filters myself. I'm not into fpv freestyle yet, but hope to soon. Keep up great work!

[@brucemcleod5575]

Its not lies - we know your awesome , even with editing. The train made me get in this hobby.

[@Bigbeardfpv]

so Nurk --- are you using the incam stabilization then instead of reelsteady? I feel like using an ND filter and dropping the frame rate would actually hurt the reelsteady footage. What are your thoughts???

[@NURKFPV]

for this video it wasn't using stabilization, but I prefer reelsteady by far.

[@cenabitednbfpv587]

One of the best vids ever thanks bro this helps me allot knowing it's not BREAKING the law to use primer to make the video look as good as possible, it's not cheating, its art..your advice on gopro settings and lux is clutch I need new nds myself, and this makes me want to go edit more, when I just finished class on the subject lol, you should seriously considering teaching uav film pre and post!

[@RCOverKill]

Thanks Nurk, I needed this, editing is the next tool in my fpv toolbox, lol I didnt realize there were so much to learn when I decided to fly.

[@PaulPearce78]

Awesome points! My favorite: #5.....the most important for sure!

[@tomwolinski]

where do i find ND filters for my session5 and how do I put them on? another video on this?

[@whysallfreerun]

You’re a bloody legend mate! Big love 🤙🏼⚔️

[@holyghostwarrior]

Thank you for posting this video I think this will empower and inspire many people in this hobby.. 💪👍

[@du4-fpv777]

Thank you sooooooooo much for this video. It definitely finished off my thoughts of what keeps me from putting out videos. Love your content!

[@NURKFPV]

Awesome! Do it for yourself and enjoy the opportunity!

[@Bobolife_76]

great set of tips mate, thanks for sharing.👍

[@xtkfpv5306]

Nurk, Thank you so much for posting this video. I have been so frusterated trying to get my video to look smooth. I have been flying for almost 4 years so my piloting skills are on point but my video will still come out looking pixelated at times. I have ND filters but really did not know how to use them effectively. Also the settings on the gopro all seemed very cryptic to me, you did an awesome job explaining what the settings do and how to use them so HUGE thank you bro.

[@NURKFPV]

Awesome! I really hope that this helps you out! When you run such a high shutter speed, all of the bumpiness from the quad is totally amplified, but if you smooth everything out it looks 1000000% better.

[@MrRckjms83]

Thanks man..this is beyond my realm at the moment..but i will remeber this when its time ..

[@TRITONFPV]

What shutter speed would you recommend for a Session 5 running 1080 @ 60FPS?

[@NURKFPV]

120

[@BOTGRINDER]

great video!!

[@NURKFPV]

Thank you!

[@5zero7RC]

It's lies, all lies. Don't believe a word this man says. :)

[@MrMeen]

The video so many pilots have been waiting for, thank you!

[@smokeyfpv8975]

Thanks for the tips NURK. New i can say i did learn something today. Keep up your great work.

[@NURKFPV]

I AM THE TRUE BARDWELL

[@masumoto007]

Thanks for the tips and tricks!

[@flyguycinematic6030]

It’s the perfection of getting juicier. Your an artist man.

[@gregor.potrebujes]

Very useful tips! Thank you. 68 dislikes?! I really can't see one single reason for giving this video a dislike... but yeah, I see many crazy people these days...

[@tahirfpv6135]

You have to tell us the export settings you use on Premier Pro and typical size of a 3 min video as my videos get butchered by youtube

[@NURKFPV]

H.264 @ 4k, 40mbs bitrate, VBR 2 pass

[@AntonisAnastassiades]

What about stabilizer? Are you using reelsteady?

[@kevinleetreetimefpv111]

Awesome tips. Great video. I could have used this when I was doing tandem skydiving videos a few years back. This looks so much more fun and exciting than skydiving (without the death factor). What is the editor you are using? Thanks for the tips.

[@reaganleejobe]

Thanks for the video. I learned a few things. I’m always scared I’m gonna mess up the video by taking it off auto. The polarizer and Uv filters are the bomb. I used to tape a 52mm lens to my session ;) Keep creating. I love the videos! ✌🏼

[@slingitsideways]

Thanks for the tips fella. Only thing now is it's gonna take me even longer to edit a video, as if 4+ hours wasn't long enough on a 4 minute video. And yes before anyone asks, I'm new to video editing as well as kwads.🤣

[@Bakiza95]

You don't need to care what haters say , normal people know it's not lie. Keep working and flying like a PRO! Peace!

[@NURKFPV]

I don't and I won't listen to the haters - but not everyone knows how to ignore it so I wanted to share my thoughts.

[@jtb-fpv6699]

For me you can do whatever you want with lighting and colour and music and camera settings BUT speeding up and slowing down footage is a step too far.

[@charlietait1]

its only a tiny touch, to get the visual beats aligned with moments in the soundtrack. It's not noticeably speeding up and slowing down the footage at all.

[@TheST150]

I beg to differ, 10% is allot. Let me have 10% of ur salary and u let me know if it made a difference 😂

[@KelvinFPV]

It's not like nurk couldn't fly 10%fsster if he wanted to

[@fpv_pablo]

Great video! I'm using runcam split2 so there aren't much settings on the camera to play with, but I'll try to use the other 3 tips 😀 thanks

[@filiped7298]

Awesome tips. Do you play with the warp stabilizer too?

[@LelaE34]

I'm sure this is very informative so I gave it a thumbs up. Your videos are always great. I don't do it of video. Thank you for all of the tips tho, you never know when I might have to watch all the way thru.

[@NURKFPV]

Hey thanks for the thumbs up anyways! I know that not everyone that flies makes videos, but I obviously love that side of it, so I'm always pumped to share with those that will appreciate it.

[@fish3dp372]

Great video!! Would love to see one on the Squirt...

[@NURKFPV]

Its in the pipeline

[@rippingj6017]

Hey buddy thanks for sharing, I have windows 10, I've downloaded vsdc, free video editor not sure how to use it, and put it to my channel, can you make one on that, I went to a phantom drone, to diatone, gt,200, stretch after watching drl. anyway I would love to share my videos, even know I'm only 2 years in.

[@WendysNuts4u]

one of these days I might actually take the time to set my gopro settings to the lightning conditions, but I'm usually barely finding time to fly at all, so auto settings it has been. thanks for the tips. 👍

[@NURKFPV]

You kinda have to change your attitude. When you want to really get in the mood for filming something, that's when you do this. Otherwise, I'm usually just running auto settings.

[@boberwt9690]

Where did you get those nice looking rectangle ND filters?

[@BlacksheepMediaNZ]

Where do you recommend sourcing sound tracks

[@fishfpv5020]

Thanks for your pointers Nurk! Your the man!

[@NURKFPV]

Any time!